Malaysia–Qatar relations

Malaysia–Qatar relations

Malaysia	Qatar

Malaysia–Qatar relations are foreign relations between Malaysia and Qatar. Malaysia has an embassy in Doha,^[1] and Qatar has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.^[2]

Economic relations

The relations between the two countries are mainly in the economic relations.^[3] In 2011, both countries has announced an US$2 billion joint investment fund and the signing of co-operation agreements in the fields of tourism and higher education.^[4] Many Malaysians companies also had secured a total of 25 projects in Qatar.^[5] While in 2013, the Qatar Airways plans to expand its services into Malaysia by working with the Malaysia Airlines.^[6] Qatar also has expressed its interest on the local aviation industry in one of the Malaysian state, Sarawak along with the investments in energy, industry and halal production.^[7][8]

Further reading

• SPEECH AT THE BUSINESS FORUM MALAYSIA-QATAR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Malaysia Prime Minister Office
• Malaysian King Receives Credentials of Qatar's Ambassador Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar

References

1. "Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Doha". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
2. "Embassy of Qatar in Kuala Lumpur". Embassy Vietnam. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
3. "Najib, Emir witnesses Malaysia-Qatar bilateral trade agreement". bilaterals.org. 20 May 2009. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
4. "Qatar and Malaysia set up fund". Qatar Financial Centre. December 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
5. "Malaysia hails cordial relations with Qatar". The Peninsula. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
6. B.K. Sidhu (30 October 2013). "Qatar Airways plans to expand Malaysian services". The Star. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
7. Arno Maierbrugger (13 March 2013). "UAE, Qatar step up Malaysia investment". Investvine. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
8. Arno Maierbrugger (7 March 2013). "Qatar set to invest in Sarawak halal hub". Investvine. Retrieved 16 January 2014.